Respiratory Therapist II, Ft, Nights - Peds

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Acts independently to perform respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician's order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols. - 30%

• Able to initiate, monitor and manage patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. - 20%

• Able to initiate and manage all types of airways and associated equipment. - 10%

• Able to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Analyzes and reports results accurately. - 10%

• Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate. - 10%

• Effectively communicates with all members of the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows. Provides an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above. - 10%

• Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection and sterilization of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status. - 10%

• Acts as a good steward of resources, including supplies, time/productivity, etc. - 10%

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree - Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of associate degree will consider diploma and/or equivalent experience.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• South Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• BLS

• NBRC (credentials must be maintained)

• Other certifications dependent on work unit: NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS

• ACLS required within the first year for adult care areas

• NRP and PALS required in the Children's Hospital prior to working independently in the NICU and PICU

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

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